Hot Cross Buns are made at the end of the long Lenten season where the 40 days of fasting ends. These buns are semi sweet, sticky and loaded with delicious dried fruit like Cranberries, Raisins and Citrus peel. This is a collab with the channel QaziInc – check them out! I’m a big fan of …
Spinach Chana Dhal – Dhal Palak
View my step-by-step video Chana dhal is high in fiber and is low in cholesterol and really good for you. There are lots of other health benefits, just google it and be amazed. It’s a great eaten with rice or roti, perfect paired with meat, fish, chicken or other veggies. It’s also deeeelicious! This dhal …
Mixed Chowmein
View my step-by-step video If I’m ordering takeout or eating in, I almost always make sure to get both Fried Rice and a Chowmein. One of my sons prefers rice and the other noodles, although I can never remember which is which Chowmein noodles are widely available. The most common …
Manchow Soup
View my step-by-step video Raise your hand if you’re a big fan of Manchow soup – I certainly am. Rumour is that this soup originated in Meghalaya(watch till the end of the video to see how we struggled to pronounce it). This recipe spread all over India and …
Roasted Cauliflower & Coconut Soup
View my step-by-step video Even though the weather is warming up, it’s still pretty chilly and I’m always in the mood for a nice bowl of comfort in a bowl soup. Cauliflower is a perfect ingredient for a soup, once cooked it blends into a velvety creaminess. This version is so much better. The …
Saltfish Fritters – Jamaican Stamp and Go
View my step-by-step video There’s something about my friend Mary Rocto. Years ago her name surfaced on Twitter at the time of the Recipe to Riches auditions. Mary is loud and passionate about food and her presence was felt on social media. I …
Mushroom Manchurian
View my step-by-step video Mushroom Manchurian is an insanely Indo Chinese dish popular in India and around the world. India is primarily vegetarian and although Mushrooms are fairly new to the subcontinent they are used in a wide variety of dishes. [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Mushroom Manchurian Ingredients10 oz 283 gms button Mushrooms ¼ …
Aloo Poha – Spicy & Potato Flat Rice
View my step-by-step video Poha is flattened rice and prepared in most parts of India. In Maharashtra, it’s served for breakfast with cubes of potato and spices. I grew up in boarding school and Poha was something we were served at least once a week. …
Batatawadas, Bondas or Potato Ball
View my step by step video This delicious street snack Batatawada or Bonda is a Aloo or Potato ball that is deep fried in a chick pea batter. It’s crispy and gluten free. These are found all over India, especially in Mumbai where is …
Chinese Bhel
View my step-by-step video To say Chinese food is popular in India is an understatement. Indo Chinese food has made its way into every nook and cranny of the country. I’m not sure how long Chinese Bhel has been around, but it’s a remarkable idea. A traditional Bhel is …